Oswego County, NY Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Oswego County was 118,287, a 0.14% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Oswego County's population was 118,124, an increase of 0.58% compared to a population of 117,440 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Oswego County, NY population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Oswego County decreased by 4,194. In this period, the peak population was 123,312 in the year 2004. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 122,481 - -
2001 122,277 -204 -0.17%
2002 122,499 222 0.18%
2003 123,108 609 0.5%
2004 123,312 204 0.17%
2005 122,585 -727 -0.59%
2006 122,253 -332 -0.27%
2007 122,085 -168 -0.14%
2008 122,200 115 0.09%
2009 121,847 -353 -0.29%
2010 122,141 294 0.24%
2011 121,987 -154 -0.13%
2012 121,469 -518 -0.42%
2013 121,187 -282 -0.23%
2014 120,611 -576 -0.48%
2015 119,764 -847 -0.7%
2016 118,907 -857 -0.72%
2017 118,444 -463 -0.39%
2018 117,520 -924 -0.78%
2019 116,934 -586 -0.5%
2020 117,440 506 0.43%
2021 118,124 684 0.58%
2022 118,287 163 0.14%
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Oswego County, NY population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Oswego County's population decreased by 340 (0.28%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Oswego County's population decreased by 4,701 (3.85%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Oswego County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Oswego County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 118,287. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Oswego County's population peaked in year 2004 at 123,312.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Oswego County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 116,934.

Oswego County, NY annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Oswego County grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 14 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Oswego County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.16% per year. Overall the population shrank 3.42% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Oswego County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Oswego County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.16% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 847. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2020 to 2021, Oswego County's population grew the most with an increase of 684 (0.58%).

While from 2017 and 2018, Oswego County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 924 (-0.78%).

Things to know

Is Oswego County, NY population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Oswego County's population increased by 847 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 684 (0.58%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 163 (0.14%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Oswego County, NY changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Oswego County decreased by 2,900 (2.39%). The population was highest at 121,187 in the year 2013 and lowest at 116,934 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.26%.

References

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Oswego County, NY Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Oswego County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Oswego County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Oswego County was 118,287, a 0.14% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Oswego County population was 118,124, an increase of 0.58% compared to a population of 117,440 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Oswego County decreased by 4,194. In this period, the peak population was 123,312 in the year 2004. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Oswego County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Oswego County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Oswego County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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